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Humphrey's HR, 4 RBIs Help Ole Miss Beat Georgia Tech 11-9, Avoid Elimination at Regional

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Humphrey's HR, 4 RBIs Help Ole Miss Beat Georgia Tech 11-9, Avoid Elimination at Regional

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No. 10 overall seed Mississippi beats Murray State 19-8 to stay alive in Oxford Regional

No. 10 overall seed Mississippi beats Murray State 19-8 to stay alive in Oxford Regional

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OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Will Furniss hit two home runs, including the first of three straight in the fourth inning by 10th-overall seed Mississippi, and the Rebels rolled a 19-8 victory over Murray State on Sunday to force a showdown at the Oxford Regional. The Rebels (43-20) eliminated Georgia Tech with an 11-9 win earlier Sunday and need another win over the Racers on Monday to advance to the super regionals. Murray State (41-14) sent Ole Miss to…See the Story

Judge Grants Venue Change for Suspect in Ole Miss Student’s Death

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Judge Grants Venue Change for Suspect in Ole Miss Student’s Death

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OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - A judge granted a change of venue motion for the man accused of killing University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee. According to court documents, Lafayette County Circuit Court Judge J. Kelly Luther considered the evidence in support of the motion and granted it. The location of Sheldon Timothy Herrington's retrial has not been determined as of June 10. Suspect in Ole Miss student’s death requests venue change…See the Story

2 women killed, 3 minors injured in Lafayette County crash

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Two women were killed after a crash in Lafayette County on Saturday morning, the Mississippi Highway Patrol confirmed. At approximately 8:43 a.m., the MHP responded to a crash on Highway 30 in Lafayette County. A 2013 Ford Expedition, driven by a 44-year-old woman, was traveling east on Highway 30 when it collided with a 2015 Dodge Ram driven by a minor traveling west. The woman suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pron…Lafayette County, Mississippi · Lafayette County See the Story

Norfolk State Women’s Basketball Team to Play Home-and-Home with Ole Miss

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COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Norfolk State has finalized a home-and-home series with nationally ranked Mississippi for the next two seasons. The Spartans will travel to Oxford to face the Rebels on Nov. 3, 2025, with Ole Miss visiting Echols Hall for the first time the following season. “This is an exciting moment for our women’s basketball program and the entire Norfolk State community,” athletic director Melody Webb said. The upcoming matchup wi…Basketball · Oxford See the Story

Ole Miss land power-hitting outfielder, if he does go high in MLB Draft - HottyToddy.com - Ole Miss Sports, Oxford Entertainment, Dining & More

Ole Miss lands slugger from Illinois State, reshaping their outfield and lineup as MLB Draft looms The post Ole Miss land power-hitting outfielder, if he does go high in MLB Draft appeared first on HottyToddy.com - Ole Miss Sports, Oxford Entertainment, Dining & More.Oxford, Mississippi · Oxford Read Article

Coach of the Year - The Oxford Eagle

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Lafayette Commodores girls’ soccer coach, Melinda Scruggs, was named the Mississippi Association of Coaches 2025 Soccer Coach of the Year. The post Coach of the Year appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.Oxford, Mississippi · Oxford Read Article

McKnight retiring from OPC - The Oxford Eagle

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By John Davis OPC Community Relations Director For Felisa McKnight, it didn’t take more than a second to pinpoint the one activity she will really miss leading at the Oxford Park Commission. “League of Champions. That’s the program I’m most proud of,” said McKnight, who is set to retire from the OPC on June 30th. “I’ve enjoyed a lot of things here during my 7 years with the OPC, but the participants with the League of Champions program really …Oxford, Mississippi · Oxford Read Article

From Ole Miss Politics to Mysteries - Rick's Blog

A Conversation with Author Dr. Darden North In this podcast episode, I reconnected with longtime friend Dr. Darden North, a practicing gynecologist turned acclaimed mystery novelist. In this engaging conversation, the two Ole Miss alumni reminisce about their university days in 1970s student politics before diving into Darden's impressive writing career. Dr. North discusses hisOxford, Mississippi · Oxford Read Article

Ole Miss welcomes elite DL, top targets to Oxford for official visit weekend

Ole Miss gears up for another recruiting weekend as the Rebels host some key defensive line recruits as well as top targets in Oxford.Oxford, Mississippi · Oxford Read Article

Man arrested on theft, firearms charges - The Oxford Eagle

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A Batesville man was arrested on Tuesday following a months-long search related to a theft case, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began on April 1, when deputies looked into a report of stolen property. As a result, Bobby Griffin, 34, of Batesville, was charged with grand larceny, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On June 11, investigators received a tip about his location. Deputies found Griffin at a …Oxford, Mississippi · Oxford Read Article

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